Amber Tree Lodge Backpackers Reviews

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343 Total Reviews

96%Value For Money

97%Security

97%Location

96%Staff

91%Atmosphere

95%Cleanliness

97%Facilities

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Excellent stay with welcoming staff. Location close to Table Mtn. along with numerous pubs and restaurants. Gated for those with car rental.

Although this hostel delivered pretty much on everything (great staff, location etc.), for us it lacked an atmosphere of a typical hostel as there was almost no one handing out in the common areas hence we didn't get to know other people. Apart from that - great place to stay to explore the city

a great place. Not maybe the best i ever stayed but surely in the top ten.
the dorms are really cool even if the upper bunks don't havd the same "facilities" as the lower decks. I suggest you add some more storage, hangers to the upper beds too and plugs too maybe.
Good stuff, fair breakfast and awesome shower. lovely communal areas with strong wifi everywhere.

All around great stay. In a safe area (we parked on the street with no worries), a short walk to trendy restaurants, grocery store, laundry, etc. Staff was extremely helpful with planning day trips, hostel has a nice, laid-back, homey feel. Bathrooms were kept very clean. More sinks would be nice, but we never had a wait for a shower, and there was plenty of space to change in the individually locked shower rooms.
It does get a bit warm in the summer, so open the windows for ventilation.

It's very easy to see why Amber Tree Lodge is rated so highly. The owner was a ultra friendly and very helpful. I've stayed in dorm beds in hostels all over the world but I can't recall beds that were as comfortable as Amber Tree Lodge. The free breakfast, coffee/ tea, satellite TV & free computer were all a nice touch. The outside areas upstairs and garden are really quite lovely. If that wasn't enough, there are a number of good bars, cafes, and restaurants within close proximity. Amazing!

A great little hostel. Quiet & considerate travelers were staying here. A simple breaky. Both Wayne & Steven were very helpful. Not far from Long Street, & area felt quite safe at night. But one should always be vigilant - crime does occur.
Highly recommended.

The owner was great and super helpful, as were all of his staff. Beautiful place, not too huge so it maintains a cozy intimate feel. Great kitchen (which not a lot of hostels have), living room and patio area. It feels a bit like you're a guest in someone's house in a great way. The only drawback I saw was that my dorm was a bit crammed, but all you're doing is sleeping there anyway and it's great value for 160 rand. If you're looking for more of a party scene, check out Once in Capetown.

Truly one of the best Hostels I have stayed in South Africa. In comparison, it has become a hot spot accommodation for me.
Certainly worth booking! The staff was pleasant, the Kitchen and Bathroom were very clean, and the security was great coming in and out.
For this price, it's one of the better places to stay in South Africa.

LOVED this place. Staff is so helpful in planning whatever you'd like to do around Cape Town. Dorm rooms are cozy, wifi is strong, kitchen and shared areas are clean and well-decorated. There's a great balcony with a hammock where you can enjoy views of Table Mountain. Great restaurants and coffee shop that's literally 30 seconds away on foot. It's a quiet, chill place and I can't recommend it highly enough.

Lovely hostel, beautiful little garden and a balcony looking over the Table mountain, really nice homely atmosphere. Perfect if you want to relax in the evenings rather than party. They definitely tell the truth about comfy beds on their website (we stayed in both twin room and a dorm). Friendly staff gave us great restaurant recommendations.
Weak pressure in the showers was the only thing, otherwise perfect.